Prevalence, correlates of postpartum depression during the COVID-19 pandemic; and validation of the arabic edinburgh postnatal depression scale among Lebanese women by Christian El Kahwaji, Elie Barakat, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Camille Akkari, Savio Barakat, Souheil Hallit

“…Abstract Background Cultural variations in pregnancy and childbirth experiences can influence the causes and contributing factors of postpartum depression (PPD). …”
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Effects of cryoprotective agents on osmotic tolerance limit of testicular interstitial cells by Олександр Пахомов, Євгеній Посохов, Наталя Волкова, Надія Чернобай, Галіна Божок

“…Background: Cryopreservation is a multistep process, which includes stages affecting biological material mechanically, osmotically and toxically. …”
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Efficacy and safety of venetoclax combination therapy for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ning Jiao, Lina Shi, Shaohua Wang, Yonghao Sun, Yujun Bai, Dengshan Zhang

“…Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases from inception to November 2023 for English-language studies on venetoclax combination therapy in relapsed/refractory AML. …”
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The Relationship Between Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Myocardial Infarction with No-Obstructive Coronary Arteries by Zhao HW, Wang CF

“…However, the association between ALI and the prognosis of patients with myocardial infarction with no-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) remains undetermined.Methods: In the present study, we consecutively included 437 MINOCA patients. …”
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Derivation of a simple risk calculator for predicting clinical worsening in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease by K. El-Kersh, R. Bag, N. Bhatt, C. King, A. Waxman, F. Rischard, H. Kim, D. Cella, E. Shen, SD Nathan

“…Background: Pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease (ILD-PH) portends very poor clinical outcomes, with a median survival time of 1.5 to 2 years. …”
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Antihypertensive prescription is associated with improved 30‐day outcomes for discharged hypertensive emergency department patients by Brett R. Todd, Yuying Xing, Lili Zhao, An Nguyen, Robert Swor, Lauren Eberhardt BS, Amit Bahl

“…Abstract Background Hypertension (HTN) is common in discharged emergency department (ED) patients, yet the short‐term outcomes of treating HTN at ED discharge are unclear. …”
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Fibre density and cross-section associate with hallmark pathology in early Alzheimer’s disease by Greet Vanderlinden, Ahmed Radwan, Daan Christiaens, Jeroen Blommaert, Stefan Sunaert, Mathieu Vandenbulcke, Michel Koole, Koen Van Laere

“…Abstract Background Tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) propagates trans-synaptically along structurally connected brain networks and in synergy with amyloid pathology it induces synaptic damage. …”
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Internal-External Homologous Drug-Loaded Exosome-Like Nanovesicles Released from Semi-IPN Hydrogel Enhancing Wound Healing of Chemoradiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis by Wei X, Wang M, Dong X, He Y, Nan W, Ji S, Zhao M, Chang H, Wei H, Ding D, Chen H

“…This study aimed to develop a novel therapeutic approach.Methods: We fabricated internally-externally homologous drug-loaded exosome-like nanovesicles (ORI/ENs) derived from Rabdosia rubescens and encapsulated them in a semi-interpenetrating network hydrogel system (ORI/ENs/Gel) to repair chemoradiotherapy-induced OM. …”
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Does the Relationship of the Autonomic Symptoms Questionnaire COMPASS 31 with Cardiovascular Autonomic Tests Differ between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? by Ilenia D’Ippolito, Marika Menduni, Cinzia D’Amato, Aikaterini Andreadi, Davide Lauro, Vincenza Spallone

“…Background The aim was to investigate if autonomic symptoms questionnaire Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS) 31 has different association with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) and diagnostic performance between type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Modified Naples Prognostic Score for Postoperative Prognostic Stratification in Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Ran J, Liu Y, Yi X, Zhang F

“…Jingyi Ran, Yalian Liu, Xiaoxi Yi, Fujun Zhang Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Fujun Zhang, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China, Email cnzfj@cqmu.edu.cnBackground: The Naples Prognostic Score (NPS) is a composite index that combines serum albumin (ALB), total cholesterol (TC), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR). …”
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Effectiveness of Cognitive Remediation Interventions for Schizophrenia in Asian Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Suvarna Jyothi Kantipudi, Pratiksha Venkatasubramanian, Ranganath Rattehalli

“…Background: Cognitive deficits are an integral part of schizophrenia, with negatively impacting functionality. …”
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Body mass index and critical care outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients-A national cohort study. by Yolanda Bonilla, Daniel High, Jose Acosta Rullan, Jude Tabba, Richard Shalmiyev, Tanner Noris, Andrea Folds, Ana Martinez, Daniel Heller, Raiko Diaz, Siddarth Kathuria, Prerna Sharma, Mauricio Danckers

“…<h4>Background</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant global mortality. …”
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Impact of implant abutment materials on force damping response and marginal fit of implant supported restoration by Amr Mohammed Hussein Elmesery, Amany Mohammed Korsel, Waleed Elshahawy

“…Abstract Background The marginal fit and force-damping response of implant-supported restorations play critical roles in the long-term success of dental implants. …”
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Sugammadex versus neostigmine on postoperative adverse respiratory events in elderly patients undergoing lung resection: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Yuxin Wang, Xiang Li, Huimin Deng, Di Feng, Liuyuan Zhao, Feihong Lin, Tian Jin, Sheng Wang, Xin Lv, Juan Wei

“…Background Elderly patients undergoing lung resection are particularly susceptible to postoperative adverse respiratory events (AREs), due to age-related physiological decline and a higher incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB). …”
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The efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine in patients with chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathy: a multicenter randomized study (HYPIC trial) by Wu He, Guanglin Cui, Juan Chen, Manhua Chen, Rui Li, Luyun Wang, Ting Yu, Gen Li, Jiangang Jiang, Dao Wen Wang

“…Abstract Background Chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathy (infl-CMP) is a long-term sequela caused by the chronicity of acute myocarditis, especially fulminant myocarditis (FM). …”
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Combined impact of prediabetes and fatty liver index on cardiometabolic outcomes and mortality in middle aged adults: a nationwide cohort study by Young Sang Lyu, Minae Park, Hee Kyung Kim, Sojeong Park, Ji Yong Park, A Ram Hong, Jee Hee Yoon, Seogsong Jeong, Youngmin Yoon, Jin Hwa Kim, Sang Yong Kim, Ho-Cheol Kang, Wonsuk Choi

“…Methods A nationwide cohort study was conducted involving 1,182,751 middle-aged adults aged 40 to 65 years, all of whom had no history of diabetes or cardiovascular disease. …”
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Fracture resistance of milled and 3D printed ultra-thin occlusal veneers made of CAD/CAM resin-based ceramics cemented by variable luting approaches by Ali A. Elkaffas, Abdullah Alshehri, Abdullah Ali Alqahtani, Abdulellah F. Almudahi, Khalid K. Alanazi, Feras Abdulqader Alhalabi, Mohammed Ali Abuelqomsan, Ali R. Alqahtani

“…Abstract Background Pathological tooth wear is becoming an increasingly serious societal issue. …”
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Oxidised low-density lipoprotein and adverse outcome in patients with acute mild ischaemic stroke or high-risk TIA: a secondary analysis of the INSPIRES randomised clinical trial by Yilong Wang, Weiqi Chen, Yuesong Pan, Tingting Wang, Xiaotong Li, Hongyi Yan, Guojun Zhang, Lingling Jiang, Yuxin Chen, Yaowei Ding

“…Background Research data regarding the correlation between elevated oxidised low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) cholesterol concentrations and unfavourable clinical outcomes in individuals experiencing minor acute ischaemic cerebrovascular events or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) with presumed atherosclerotic aetiology are still limited.Methods This investigation incorporated a cohort of 5814 participants derived from the Intensive Statin and Antiplatelet Therapy for Acute High-Risk Intracranial or Extracranial Atherosclerosis clinical trial. …”
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Association between lower geriatric nutritional risk index and low cognitive functions in United States older adults: a cross-sectional study by Jiuling Liu, Melysze Deanne Oorloff, Adithya Nadella, Ning Zhou, Min Ye, Yifeng Tang, Yuanwei Wang

“…BackgroundWe aimed to explore the association between the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) and the risk of low cognitive functions among older adults in the United States (US).MethodsUtilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES) database, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted. …”
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Optimal timing of anticoagulation after acute ischaemic stroke with atrial fibrillation (OPTIMAS): statistical analysis plan for a randomised controlled trial by Norin Ahmed, Hakim-Moulay Dehbi, Nick Freemantle, Jonathan Best, Philip S. Nash, James K. Ruffle, David Doig, David J. Werring

“…Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation causes one-fifth of ischaemic strokes, with a high risk of early recurrence. …”
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